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Old Fri Aug 14, 2009, 07:43 PM
Neil Cuadra Neil Cuadra is offline
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Information about the mercury (thimerosal preservative) question is available from the CDC here and from the FDA here.

Based on flu vaccine manufacturer's projections, more than 40% of this year's flu vaccines are expected to be preservative-free. The Fluzone flu vaccine is totally thimerosal-free while Fluvirin and Fluarix have only a trace thimerosal concentration (less than 0.000004). Almost all pediatric flu vaccines are thimerosal-free.

When patients discuss flu shots with their doctor, they can ask if thimerosal-free flu shots are available at their treatment center and whether the issue should be of concern to them.
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